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Lexicon :: Strong's G1645 - elaphros

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ἐλαφρός
Transliteration
elaphros (Key)
Pronunciation
el-af-ros'
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Part of Speech
adjective
Root Word (Etymology)
Probably akin to ἐλαύνω (G1643) and the base of ἐλάσσων (G1640)
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Strong’s Definitions

ἐλαφρός elaphrós, el-af-ros'; probably akin to G1643 and the base of G1640; light, i.e. easy:—light.


KJV Translation Count — Total: 2x

The KJV translates Strong's G1645 in the following manner: light (2x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 2x
The KJV translates Strong's G1645 in the following manner: light (2x).
  1. light in weight, quick, agile

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
ἐλαφρός elaphrós, el-af-ros'; probably akin to G1643 and the base of G1640; light, i.e. easy:—light.
STRONGS G1645:
ἐλαφρός, , -όν, light in weight, quick, agile; a light φορτίον is used figuratively concerning the commandments of Jesus, easy to be kept, Matthew 11:30; neuter τὸ ἐλαφρόν, substantively, the lightness: τῆς θλίψεως [A. V. our light affliction], 2 Corinthians 4:17. (From Homer down.)
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Matthew
11:30
2 Corinthians
4:17

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G1645 matches the Greek ἐλαφρός (elaphros),
which occurs 2 times in 2 verses in the TR Greek.

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 11:30 - For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
Unchecked Copy Box2Co 4:17 - For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison,
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